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Afar's Photo Director, Michelle Heimerman, shooting the Khumbu Ice Fall at Everest Base Camp.

I Just Hiked to Everest Base Camp—Here’s Everything I Packed for the 12-Day Trek

Afar’s director of photography breaks down (almost) every single thing she wore and carried to Nepal, including the best base layers for Base Camp.

October 25, 2024 03:39 PM

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Michelle Heimerman

Beaches

San Diego Is Famous for Its Beaches—and These Are the Very Best

From glitzy Coronado to rugged San Onofre, these represent the best of the SoCal coast.

October 12, 2023 12:55 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

Humboldt Bay holds two distinctive experiences in one view

Quizzes

Quiz: Find Your Niche Among California’s Vibrant Peaks, Valleys, and Cities

The Golden State is a land where anyone’s dream can come true. Our latest quiz helps you find yours.

Sponsored by Visit California

COVID + Travel

Europe to Open to Fully Vaccinated Travelers

European Union leaders have agreed to allow fully vaccinated travelers to enter the 27-nation bloc—a move that will end the more than year-long, pandemic-era travel ban.

May 19, 2021 01:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Health + Wellness

Places to Exhale

Rediscovering the healing power of breathing in a masked-up world.

December 16, 2020 09:14 AM

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Staff

The old Point Comfort Lighthouse in Hampton, Virginia

History + Culture

Hampton, Virginia, Has Become a Tourism Destination. Why Now?

Long overlooked for Colonial Williamsburg, Hampton is reconciling with its pivotal history—and drawing travelers in the process.

August 15, 2022 11:07 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

Disney

Where to Stay When Visiting Disney World

From Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to the Grand Floridian, there’s a Disney resort for every budget and preference.

August 28, 2019 10:49 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Day in Toronto

A hotel owner who knows the city well recommends her favorite restaurants, bars, and things to do.

August 3, 2023 02:56 PM

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Michael Kaminer

Tips + News

The Washington Monument Is Finally Reopening This September

The historic site has been closed for repairs since August 2016.

August 23, 2019 05:05 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

People near the banks of a river in India.

In the Magazine

Meeting Mumbai Again After a Life-Changing Loss

How does a place change when the person who defined it for you is now gone?

September 19, 2023 10:00 AM

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Shruti Swamy

Outdoor Adventure

9 Exclusive Experiences to Try in Greece

Discover another side of the country when you sail to its islands by private yacht, ski Arachova, ride a helicopter, and more.

Sponsored by Visit Greece

The legendary Crossroads, the intersection of Routes 49 and 61 was made famous by blues musician Robert Johnson in the Mississippi Delta.

Where to Travel Next

5 Great American Road Trips For Music Fans

Get on the road again to experience these tuneful itineraries through the Mississippi Delta, along the California coast, and more.

February 7, 2024 06:01 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Where to Go in Winter

5 Great Wintery Trips That Even Non-Skiers Will Love

There’s a great big world of new experiences right in our North American backyard (and you don’t even have to like skiing to enjoy them).

December 7, 2022 07:37 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

10th Mountain Hut Hike to Polar Star Inn

Hiking + Cycling

Colorado Has 350 Miles of Hut-to-Hut Hiking That Rivals the Alps

Get more time amid 11,000-foot peaks, somewhere in-between glamping and roughing it.

May 29, 2026 09:10 AM

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Karthika Gupta

Local Getaways: Escape to the Mendocino Coast

Weekend Getaways

How to Spend a Weekend on California’s Mendocino Coast

Wild trees, wild coast, mellow people.

March 19, 2021 01:21 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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